International Dyslexia Association Central Ohio

05/27/2026

Parents!.....Great Free Event

Email from International Dyslexia Association Central Ohio Great Free Parent Event - June 3rd! REGISTER HERE FOR THE Free EVENT ON JUNE 3RD Parents.....this is a great free event for you! Dear Parents

05/22/2026

CALLING ALL PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS! Join us at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on June 3 to learn about strategies to support your child’s reading development and discover resources to help strengthen partnerships with your child’s school.
We’re pleased to welcome Kareem Weaver, from the documentary “The Right to Read,” and Lori Josephson, author of “Calling All Neurons! How Reading and Spelling Happen” as our featured speakers.
All parents and caregivers as well as individuals in roles who support families are encouraged to attend. We’re excited to connect with you!
Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/38GL3LK

05/16/2026

Join Lyn Stone in Columbus on June 15th for a focused, hands-on session designed to help children move into fluent, confident reading and writing.

Each ticket includes a copy of Foundations for Life. If you already have the book, you can share an additional copy with a colleague, school, or family member.

Suitable for teachers, school leaders, tutors, and parents who want clarity and direction in supporting literacy development.

Venue:

Columbus, OH - Whitehall Yearling High School Auditorium

Time: 12pm – 2pm

Date: Monday, June 15 2026

Register here: https://lifelongliteracy.com/course/foundations-for-life-columbus-june-15-2026-pd580/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR1jH9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe9o1Pv2P8YvZxUvAq9AG-0xW0QiJx4J1wxpiXmjPmgkCEqRL8u5KZ_fyufU4_aem_l_PBnNfMRvUiaPFr343lTA

Welcome! Join Lyn Stone for a focused, hands-on session designed to help children move into fluent, confident reading and writing. This session walks you through what actually works in literacy instruction, grounded in decades of classroom practice, research, and refinement. You will learn: How writ...

05/16/2026

FREE Literacy Academy for families
•Learn more about Ohio’s reading laws
•Support their child’s reading development
•Connect with other families
June 3, 2026
Greater Columbus Convention Center
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Register here:

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05/15/2026

Dr. Blythe Wood, our President, and Andrea Rowson, a member of the IDA Board, participated in The Reading League of Ohio event on May 14, 2026.

05/06/2026

Registration now open for ReadOhio Literacy Academy for Families

Literacy event for families, caregivers, and family support roles to take place June 3

Join families across Ohio at the Literacy Academy for Families on June 3 in Columbus. Parents, caregivers, and people in roles who support families are encouraged to attend this one-day event where they can:

Learn more about Ohio’s reading laws
Support their child’s reading development
Connect with other families

Registration is open until May 29. Direct questions to Valerie Kunze at [email protected].

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/38GL3LK

https://education.ohio.gov/Media/Ed-Connection/May-5-2026/Registration-now-open-for-ReadOhio-Literacy-Academ

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05/03/2026

📚✨ It Takes a League to Leave a Legacy ✨📚

The Central Ohio IDA community is excited to share an incredible opportunity for educators across Ohio!

Join The Reading League Ohio for their In-Person Literacy Symposium—a day dedicated to advancing literacy, supporting educators, and empowering students of all learning profiles, including those with dyslexia.

🗓 Thursday, May 14, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Mid-Ohio ESC | Mansfield, OH

💡 What to expect:
✔️ Expert-led sessions from leading voices in literacy
✔️ Practical, evidence-based strategies you can take back to your classroom
✔️ CEU certificates available
✔️ Networking with passionate Ohio educators
✔️ Snacks, prizes, and a supportive learning community

🎯 Who should attend?
Ohio educators serving grades K–12 who are committed to improving literacy outcomes for all students.

💬 At Central Ohio IDA, we know structured literacy and informed instruction change lives—this is a powerful opportunity to grow your impact.

⚠️ Space is limited—don’t wait!
👉 Register today and be part of the movement to transform literacy in Ohio.

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05/03/2026

📚✨ Calling All Families, Literacy Advocates and Educators ! ✨📚
This is a free event!

Registration is now open for the 2026 ReadOhio Literacy Academy—a powerful opportunity to strengthen literacy outcomes for students across Ohio!

🗓 June 3–4, 2026

📍 Greater Columbus Convention Center

This year’s academy focuses on “Integrating Systems for Student Success,” bringing together educators, leaders, and advocates to learn evidence-based strategies rooted in the science of reading.

For those passionate about dyslexia awareness and literacy equity, this is an incredible chance to:

✔️ Deepen your understanding of how students learn to read
✔️ Explore supports for struggling readers
✔️ Connect with others committed to improving literacy outcomes

Strong literacy skills change lives—and it starts with informed, empowered communities. 💙

🔗 Register here: https://education.ohio.gov/Media/Ed-Connection/April-14-2026/Register-now-for-2026-ReadOhio-Literacy-Academy-an
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International Dyslexia Association of Central Ohio (IDA Central Ohio) We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, an all-volunteer Board of Directors, Advisory Council, and membership of educators, researchers, parents, and advocates focused […]

04/20/2026

🌱 Central Ohio — Let’s Spring Forward!

The Spring Forward Membership Campaign is here, and we’re excited to grow our community right here in Central Ohio! 💙

By joining the International Dyslexia Association, you’re supporting local advocacy, empowering educators, and helping create brighter futures for individuals with dyslexia in our community.

✨ Join between April 1 – May 15

🎉 Use code SPRING15 for 15% off membership (enter in the More Information section)

📍 When you join through our link, you’re directly supporting the Central Ohio Branch and the work we’re doing locally.
Let’s build momentum, expand our impact, and continue making a difference—together.

👉 Tap the link in our bio to join today!

IDACommunity

04/01/2026

…until everyone can read!

04/01/2026

It Takes a League to Leave a Legacy
Join TRL-OH for our first in-person event on May 14, 2026!

It Takes a League to Leave a Legacy will bring together educators, leaders, and advocates who believe every student deserves strong, evidence-based reading instruction. Your registration helps build a statewide community grounded in the science of reading.

Join TRL-OH for our first in person event! It Takes a League to Leave a Legacy will bring together educators, leaders, and advocates who believe every student deserves strong, evidence-based reading instruction. Your registration helps build a statewide community grounded in the science of reading.